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as in achievement
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
Washington's legendary feat of tossing a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River
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as in thing
something done by someone
famously rich, the oil magnate is today remembered less for his feats than for his finances
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Recent Examples of feat
Both films are ambitious feats of low-budget indie ingenuity.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2025
Despite her endurance feats, Power is cautious about being a role model to others.
—Ben Church, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
This was no small feat, given the sheer quantity of shampoo brands and hair care brands in general that the retailer represents: from industry veteran L’Oréal to newcomers like Divi.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Capturing back-to-back 500s was a rare feat previously accomplished by just three drivers, seven-time winner Richard Petty, four-time winner Cale Yarborough and Sterling Marlin.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2025
Despite her endurance feats, Power is cautious about being a role model to others.
—Ben Church, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
This was no small feat, given the sheer quantity of shampoo brands and hair care brands in general that the retailer represents: from industry veteran L’Oréal to newcomers like Divi.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Capturing back-to-back 500s was a rare feat previously accomplished by just three drivers, seven-time winner Richard Petty, four-time winner Cale Yarborough and Sterling Marlin.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feat
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This esteemed award honors the Monegasque chef’s culinary achievements over an illustrious career.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The 18th annual Women in Film Oscars party celebrated the achievements of the 65 women nominated at the 97th annual awards.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2025
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In fact, there are many, many things that shouldn’t go in the dishwasher.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Approaches, that have mostly relied on the ‘break things first, apologize later’ approach.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The new cast features players from all walks of life, from a Massachusetts pizzeria manager and Florida flight attendant to a California stunt performer and South Carolina surgeon.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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This season’s cast includes a stunt performer, a Florida flight attendant, a surgeon, and more.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Despite the lack of attention, there wasn't anyone better at their job, evidenced by his brow-raising accomplishments (stats per TruMedia): The Notre Dame alum was a first-team All-Pro in seven of his nine healthy seasons, even becoming the first rookie OL since 1947 to earn that honor.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trump on Thursday was expected to tout some of his administration’s accomplishments, spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
20 Feb. 2025
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In September 2023, Noble filed a deed from himself to himself, claiming to be the rightful owner of the property since 2010, Farrell said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Bove then turned to the DOJ’s Public Integrity Section to carry out the deed, but the No. 1 and 2 career officials there also responded by quitting, according to CNN.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
15 Feb. 2025
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For example, the White House Correspondents Association decides which reporters go into small spaces like the Oval Office or Air Force One to report on the president’s doings.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The region has long suffered from civil conflict, and bodies washing up on the riverbanks may not have all been Gustave’s doing.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Small caps also tend to trail the performance of the broader market.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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And because there's no actual chemical reaction taking place, the performance proved to be similar for all of the different types of tea.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration’s action to block AP access to newsworthy White House events because the news outlet did not change the name signals a much broader and troubling trend.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The hand-off from live action to Madison Avenue message was unique.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Feat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feat. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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